NURS 221 Quiz 1- Questions With Expert Solutions

NURS 221 Quiz 1- Questions With Expert
Solutions
Cells develop specialized functions through the process of
A. diffusion
B. anaerobic glycolysis
C. differentiation
D. transcription Right Answer - C. differentiation

Receptors bind specific small molecules and are composed of this:
A. lipid
B. protein
C. carbohydrate
D. plasma membrane Right Answer - B. protein

During osmosis, the following is used when water molecules move
across the plasma membrane:
A. active transport
B. sodium-potassium pump
C. facilitated diffusion
D. osmosis Right Answer - D. osmosis

Groups of cells that are closely associated in structure and have
similar functions are called tissues. Which of the following are types
of tissues in the human? Select all that apply.
A. connective and muscle
B. binding and nerve
C. connective and epithelial
D. transmembrane protein and epithelium Right Answer - A &
C

Person lifts weights regularly develops larger deltoids.
A. hypertrophy

, B. metaplasia
C. atrophy
D. hyperplasia Right Answer - A. hypertrophy

Squamous epithelium in the esophagus is replaced by columnar
epithelium in the person with untreated chronic acid reflux.
A. hypertrophy
B. metaplasia
C. atrophy
D. hyperplasia Right Answer - B. metaplasia

Right arm is smaller than the left arm after a cast has been removed.
A. hypertrophy
B. metaplasia
C. atrophy
D. hyperplasia Right Answer - C. atrophy

Lining of the uterus thickens because of an imbalance between
estrogen and progesterone.
A. hypertrophy
B. metaplasia
C. atrophy
D. hyperplasia Right Answer - D. hyperplasia

Tonsils decrease in size over the lifespan.
A. hypertrophy
B. metaplasia
C. atrophy
D. hyperplasia Right Answer - C. atrophy

Liver regenerates after a segmented was donated.
A. hypertrophy
B. metaplasia
C. atrophy